How far is Big Park, AZ from Tempe Junction, AZ?
The driving distance from Big Park, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Park and Tempe Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Park and Tempe Junction.
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Start on the route
20 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Cortez Drive
36 m · 9 sec · East Cortez Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
54 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
917 ft · 22 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
31 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
1501 ft · 37 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
33 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
7 mi · 10 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Take the exit right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
52.9 mi · 53 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 143: 48th Street, Broadway Road
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
583 ft · 16 sec · Maricopa Freeway
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Turn left onto East Broadway Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Road
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 13th Street
1342 ft · 48 sec · West 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Park and Tempe Junction.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
52.9 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Big Park and Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Park to Tempe Junction?
The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Big Park and 58.7 miles from Tempe Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Park and Sunny near Tempe Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Canyon City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Park and Tempe Junction. Straight-line distance: 94.95 mi (152.81 km).
#1 Big Park
Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America
| Population | 6,695 |
| Coordinates | 34.7803000, -111.7626500 |
| Altitude | 1242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe Junction
A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 158,368 |
| Coordinates | 33.4142100, -111.9434800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 13th Street (-111.943482, 33.414724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.21 | $44.41 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.15 | $46.31 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.48 | $52.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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